Mexican Cornbread Casserole: Cheap, Hearty and Delicious!

cornbread mix

🥗Healthier: whole grain cornbread mix

💰Cheaper: homemade cornbread mix

Whole grain offers more fiber and nutrients.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare the cornbread batter and set aside.

Brown the vegan sausage in a large skillet.

Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.

Add taco seasoning and cook for another minute.

Add diced tomatoes, creamed corn, sweet corn nibblets, and chopped green chilies; cook until heated through.

In a greased large casserole dish, layer the sausage mixture and half of the shredded vegan cheese.

Top with cornbread batter and spread evenly to the edges of the dish.

Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Top with remaining cheese and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the cornbread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Let cool for 5 minutes before cutting.

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